Pearson Edexcel A Level · Religious Studies (9RS0)

Texts and interpretation of the Person of Jesus: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 3 written questions with worked solutions. All on Texts and interpretation of the Person of Jesus.

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Question 1

1 mark

In the Prologue of John's Gospel, what Greek term is used to describe Jesus as the 'Word' made flesh?

Question 2

1 mark

In the Fourth Gospel, which sign is traditionally interpreted as manifesting Jesus' power over death and serving as a precursor to his own resurrection?

Question 3

1 mark

How does the concept of Realised Eschatology, often associated with the Fourth Gospel, differ from traditional apocalyptic expectations?

Question 4

1 mark

How does the concept of Hellenism specifically impact the theological framework of the Prologue of John's Gospel?

Question 5

1 mark

Within the Fourth Gospel, what is the theological significance of the sign of 'The Healing of the Man Born Blind' in John 9?

Question 6

3 marks

In the Fourth Gospel, how does the Healing of the Official’s Son contribute to an understanding of Jesus’ identity as the giver of life?

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Question 7

6 marks

Compare the scholarly views of Raymond Brown and C.H. Dodd regarding the historical reliability of the 'signs' in the Fourth Gospel.

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Question 8

8 marks

Analyze the Prologue of John (1:1–18) as a foundational text for understanding the Person of Jesus. In your answer, you must consider:

i) The theological significance of the Logos (Word made flesh) and its relationship to Jewish and Hellenistic thought.

ii) The views of C. H. Dodd regarding the Fourth Gospel as a ‘Spiritual Gospel’.

iii) How the dualism of light and dark, and the concepts of grace and truth, define Jesus’ identity and role in salvation.

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